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For your first national I would suggest that you camp. A good part of the fun is being able to walk around and check out the cool bikes. Also, if you camp it is only a short stumble back to your tent from the beer garden.

OK, so besides drinking brews and going to the bathroom, what else goes on at a MOA rally? I saw the photos and read some of the articles about the Charleston rally so I know there are demos and vendor exhibits but what else? Are there group rides in the surrounding areas? Poker runs? What does one do at MOA for four whole days?

Great pictures indeed! I'm starting to get this MOA thing now. At MOA, one rides around, drinks beer, does BMW stuff, rides around some more, drinks more beer, and extends their middle finger in photographs?? Is that a secret MOA greeting?

Dig; I used to be a "lone wolf" type. The first National that I attended was DuQuoine (+/-1992). Allthough the roads of southern Illinios were marginally entertaining, the cameradery was infectious. I was hooked.

Since DuQuoine, I've attended all but Redmond. Maybe I lead an uneventfull life, but they have been the best of times (second to my wedding and a very good plate of Pad Thai that I enjoyed in Ferndale a few years ago).

...and bring your best smile and handshake,and your natural interest in people and your desire to make new friends and have a lot of fun...I could go on but others have and will.
went to my first rally in montana and I have been to 3 since.Great times all.For resaons that sometimes don't have easy explanation.It is just very cool.

Originally posted by Calnalu
Great pictures indeed! I'm starting to get this MOA thing now. At MOA, one rides around, drinks beer, does BMW stuff, rides around some more, drinks more beer, and extends their middle finger in photographs?? Is that a secret MOA greeting?

I can do all that!

Well....

The middle finger is a special salute by some guys I know. It means you're number 1!